T E S T I M O N I A L S

'Your instruction was terrific. You have a very calm, soft spoken style with loads of knowledge to share. Teachers are a special lot. Not everyone can teach. It was my pleasure to be in your class. I look forward to the next one.'

'It has been a pleasure to work with you. You really have brought a whole new level of professionalism to teaching here at The Huntington Library and Art Collections. You set an example that all instructors should learn from! Not only are you extremely talented, but you have an ability to teach in a manner that is friendly and inspiring. I want to thank you for your constant punctuality and enthusiasm'

'Mike's class more than met my expectations--I now understand techniques I could not figure out previously. Mike's thorough discussion of the class handout was very helpful'

'I am a beginning drawer--Mike's class was exactly what I needed for a solid start. Mike is an excellent teacher; I look forward to participating in more of his classes'

'Mike's class was wonderful and very helpful. I learned drawing techniques I had never heard before that made drawing the human head so much easier'

'Mike is an excellent teacher--he is very knowledgeable and can communicate so his students can learn. This was a 5-star class--one of the best The Huntington Library and Art Collections has ever offered!'

'Mike is a sensitive teacher--especially to individuality. He is an excellent and encouraging teacher!'

'Mike's class provided a very effective, layered approach to learning the essentials of figure drawing. Mike's handouts and one-on-one instruction were excellent and effective'

'Thank you so much for working with us here at The Norton Simon Museum. I have to say that you have spoiled us with your amazing teaching skills. I am not sure anyone else will be as easygoing and flexible. Thank you again, you were terrific'

'Thank you for being a great teacher; your figure drawing class was a huge learning curve for me'

'It has been a true honor being taught by you. I willl thrive to follow your teachings and add on to them as I go. When I get an award, you'll be one of the people I thank in my speech'

'I enjoyed Mike's lectures, his patience, and his willingness to provide guidance'